Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 11)
Directions to Solve
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
11.
(solve as per the direction given above)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
it is the meek and the humble
Discussion:
102 comments Page 9 of 11.
INDRAJIT said:
1 decade ago
Rule: The is used when a singular noun is used to represent the whole class.
Sanjay said:
1 decade ago
Nothing grammar used here. According to the bible, "it is meek and the humble shall inherit the earth" is a quote or a noble saying.
Sudipta said:
1 decade ago
Here 'the meek' and 'the humble' describes a particular category of people which means that the person who is either 'meek' or 'humble' can inherit the earth.
Ayushi said:
10 years ago
Meek and humble is not specific that's why use of "the" is wrong.
Amar ahire said:
10 years ago
Meek and humble has the same meaning. So why do you use being same meaning words in a sentence?
Priyanka said:
10 years ago
I don't understand why we should use 'THE'. Please explain me.
Yash Ramani said:
10 years ago
The is used because it is a specific class that's fine but the will be not used in both the words when the article is used in both the words it becomes plural in this case it is singular so it will "the meek and humble".
Heena said:
10 years ago
Meek and humble are adjective. Why to use the?
Abhinav said:
10 years ago
He is a humble guy. Is it correct?
Harpreet singh said:
9 years ago
Why to use the before meek and humble?
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